I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on 2 Samuel 1-3.

The book of 1 Samuel relates the great love which David had for Jonathan.  However, the song David composed upon learning of the death and King Saul and Jonathan suggests that David held Saul dear as well.  David felt this way about King Saul despite Saul’s repeated attempts to kill him.  The deep-seated affection which David apparently felt for Saul helps explain why he twice refused to take Saul’s life when presented with the opportunity.  Perhaps David’s love for Saul was partially a result of the reason David gave at the time for not killing Saul.  David may have felt love for Saul in part because Saul was God’s anointed king over Israel.  This should guide our feelings towards those whom God has given political authority over us, even when we dislike their policies.